Chapter 21: Morning Resolve and Plans
6:00 AM
Adam's alarm buzzed sharply in the quiet room, pulling him out of sleep.
Stretching, he blinked, letting the faint morning light seep through the blinds.
A calm yet resolute voice in his ear—Pratham's voice—broke through his haze.
"Lord Adam, your morning routine is about to begin. Please get ready."
Adam yawned and gave a half-hearted nod. "Alright, give me ten minutes." After a quick wash, he dressed, feeling a newfound sense of determination radiate through his body.
The anticipation of the day's challenges ignited an energy within him, and he stepped out of his room, surprising his parents in the living room.
Rachel's eyes softened with pride as she watched her son, her gaze shifting to her husband, Ricky, as she gave him a warm smile.
Rachel thought, 'Finally, my boy is taking life seriously.' Her husband returned her smile, wrapping an arm around her as they both quietly shared this moment.
Adam, oblivious to his parents' admiration, was already stepping out of the house when Pratham's voice came again. "Lord Adam, your first step is to run to the park."
Adam grinned. "Understood," he replied, taking off down the street.